Without Full Disclosure Dentistry Can Be The Target of Humor

As we often see today, various jokes or satires are directed at the dental profession, including even the patients who may not be fully apprised of the dental work being performed. This was true well over 150 yrs ago, and comedians even then used the profession to exercise their humorous talents. For example, as read in the Dental Quarterly of 1862…communication and full disclosure is of the essence in the provision of any patient services.